Hi-Fi Corner
For quite some time I've been reading silly meanderings on this forum, with a surprising number of individuals claiming that they prefer a 72 to a 102, or at least that the 102 isn't much better. I knew these musings were spurious, and I had a recent...
I have a 5 tier stand with preamp, cdp, hicap, xps and power amp on it. What is the best order to have them in????Previously I have had them in the order listed above, but was wondering if I needed to change it around, and as I'm moving everything...
Well you may have read about taking a SNAIC apart however when I took my cheap (yeah right at 39.99 for a metre) cable, I found that that once I unscrewed the phono's the cable just fell off (Good joints, unlike the BIG fight to remove the DIN) and...
This post is addressed to the HR team at Naim.Why dont you offer two of the more creative posters a placement at Naim for a few days. Can I suggest a couple?Andy Weekes and Mr Tibbs.They might give your pubescent wizards a run for their money.Hi Ho ...
Next week I begin renovating my basement den, which will be a semi-dedicated listening room. The dimensions are 14ft x 18 ft x 7.5 ft. I will be shoehorning a pair of DBLs into this room. My understanding is that if this done right, the DBLs should...
Hi, we don't see much second hand Naim equipment down here and a Hi cap has been advertised locally. I have had conflicting advice on the improvements it will make "at first I thought it was a major leap forward but I ended up reverting, as I lost...
My Linn dealer tells me that Linn is quitting the rebuild business effective the end of December. I was considering a future Arkiv B rebuild through Linn but if I do I will have to do it sooner than planned. Does the Cartridge Man do complete...
Hi all!I am hearing a rather loud 50 Hz. hum when I connect my TV (Panasonic) to my NAC112. When I unplug my antenna cable the hum is completly gone. Any suggestions on getting rid of the hum (keeping the antenna cable unplugged won;t do :-)Thanx in ...
Got SBL's today and purchased some clear silicon sealant in the hope that the gaskets would be Ok. However when I took the SBL's apart they were trashed. New kit on order but a few questions:-When buying the silicon sealant, next to it was a tube...
I've finally decided to take the vinyl plunge, and have narrowed the choice down to new P25 vs used LP12.Merits of P25 as I see them: buy from new, easy setup, low maintenance.Merits of LP12: looks cool, better sound (potentially), kudos!Problem with...
Sony STRVA555ES (if one can be found)orDenon AVR802 ?or Something else for < £1,000Please, your reply may not contain the phrase "AV2".DSITC - Vibracathedral Orchestra - Dabbling with Gravity and who you are.
After the expense of the Fraim, I felt disinclined to make any more major investments for a while but, after hearing what the new napsc did for a 202 during a visit to the Naim factory recently, I thought it might be worth seeing what it could do in...
I have a opportunity for a 1997 CD2 and would like to know what is the final word about its maintainability.I know the CDM9 is discontinued but is it unavailable from naim or other repair centre?thanks for your kind help!Philp.s. BTW any advice about...
Maybe some of you there use ringmats on your turntables.If you use the version with a rubber base and plastic spacers you might find this benifical.I found that the spacers don't fit properly in the wedge on the rubber base mat that is supposed to...
Can anyone (garyi?) reccommend CD Audio editing software that runs on Mac OS X?Some CD transfers are absolute abominations: XTC's Nonsuch is terrrible, with artificially boosted treble, to give it that 'real Hi-Fi' sound that a lot of punters think is...
http://www.solid-tech.net/products/rack.htmPlease help.
I just can't help thinking about the last 2 letters of MANA. It has a canny resemblance to a brand we dearly know (hint: look at your pucks). Does anyone know exactly how did MANA come about? Something tells me that naim might have a hand in this.
HelloMy CD3 seems to take longer (often several seconds) to register discs recently and has 4 or 5 times not registered them at all (ERR) Is this the early signs of the legendaryly irreplaceable transport giving up the ghost? I've had it 18 months...
HelloMy CD3 seems to take longer (often several seconds) to register discs recently and has 4 or 5 times not registered them at all (ERR) Is this the early signs of the legendaryly irreplaceable transport giving up the ghost? I've had it 18 months...
A serious question actually, which has always niggled me but the verbally violent stand debates have never answered.I can understand the science of how stands are important because vibration affects components etc.So....why not take the kit out of the...
Please can someone help me find a web site / address to buy a ex dem od secondhand Hicap, desperatly needed for Xmas present.All replys welcome.Also have just bought Napsc for my 102 where should I put it !! sorry locate it. I have tried it ontop of...
I would be greatfull if some one would tell me if it it possible to reconfiger the mains trany on a (93 era) nap 250 and how, voltage from 240 to 110 Regards
just upgraded my 102 to a 52 ,great improvement.my question is would an upgrade from a 180 to a 250 offer much, i live in a highrise and never really have a chance to crank the volume.i also listen to my 01 a lot,spent my money on the better tuner...
Can someone suggest a suitable mc cartridge for a linn axis with basik arm. Ive heard that the basik isnt really suited to moving coils however The 72 Ive just acquired has 323/5 boards. Ideally I might change the arm at latter time when funds allow...
http://www.stereophile.com/fullarchives.cgi?203At end of it, i end up with more questions than answers.